Preparation For a Bathroom Remodeling Project

Before you start on your bathroom-remodeling project

There are some important things that you should do as early as
possible and absolutely before the work on your modern
bathroom-remodeling idea begins. These are all things that you
should do first even if you are planning to use the
do it
yourself remodeling method.

When you have a good idea of what it is you want to do you should
approach the planning and building authorities in your area as
soon as possible. If you find out that you need to obtain any
consent before you start the work you will want to apply for them
as soon as possible because it can take many weeks to get a reply.

Don't be tempted to start work if you know that you need permission
and you haven't obtained it yet. If you do then you could be left
with a very large expense when the permission is denied and you have
to pull down what you've just built. Don't assume that you will get
the permission until you have it in writing from the authorities. I
hear stories like this all the time and I wonder why people go ahead
with the work knowing that they might not get permission to do what
they are doing.

Things that you should do as early as you can

There are things that are less important than obtaining the right
permissions but should also be done as early as possible to help
things go smoothly.

Review the regulations

Accessibility

Usability

Storage

Temporary bathroom facilities

Review the regulations

As you collect all the necessary documentation you should review
any regulations that might apply and ensure that your plans conform
to them. If you are unsure which documents are relevant then ask at
the issuing office. Make a note of anything that you don't understand
and make sure that you discuss the points with your contractors before
works starts.

Accessibility

Even if you are active and able now doesn't mean that you will always
be so. When you come to sell your property you might be selling to
someone who has special needs when using the bathroom. A little thought
at this point about installing simple things like grab rails might turn
out to be a selling feature for you.

Storage

This is an area that I wish I had spent more thought on when I remodeled my
bathroom. I have no storage space and it is very limiting. Make sure you don't
make this mistake and make provision for a few built in storage containers.
Storage made from quality wood always looks nice in a bathroom.

Open shower bathroom design

If you are planning an open shower design where the floor of the whole
room is used for drainage then make sure that you have researched this
thoroughly before you start. Many bathrooms are simply not designed to
accommodate open showers and redesigning to accommodate one might prove
very costly if not completely impractical. If this is the case I'm sure
that you would rather find out about it before the project begins than
later.

Temporary bathroom facilities

While you remodel your bathroom you will still need to wash and use the
toilet. Depending on how the work progresses you could be in this position
for a long time so you must give it careful thought to begin with. This is
very important and if you have children then being without a bathroom can
turn into a nightmare.

If you have a second bathroom in the house then there is no problem.
If you don't then try to make arrangements with your neighbour or shower
at the gym like we did. Whatever you decide, don't leave yourself with
nowhere to go.

How to project manage your bathroom remodeling project

Now that you have done all the preperation for your bathroom redesign it's
time to start thinking about how you are going to get the work done. You
have a few options which are dealt with in the article
Project Management - Bathroom Remodel. Take your time to decide which
option is right for you because the wrong one could cause you a whole lot
of grief.

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